Kevin Heling

Kevin Heling founded Elevator Technical & Training Associates LLC (ETTA) in August 2022. ETTA is a consulting support, training and technical information service provider to the elevator industry. Retiring from Wurtec after 10 years in business development and sales, he has been supporting the elevator industry for almost 40 years. Heling has taught credit-approved classes for NAESA International, industry OEMs and the National Association of Elevator Contractors. He has knowledge and experience with elevator tools and technology, suspension means (elevator cables and ropes), traveling and flexible/stationary cables and related electrical-installation components. In 1984, he earned an MS in industrial relations from the University of Wisconsin.

A Tale of Two Testing Methods

By Kevin Heling | February 1, 2025
Part one provides a view of the details and intentions of this opportunity for change and improvement in periodic testing of traction elevators to ensure safe operation. Value: 1 contact...
Continuing Education

Inspection of Elevator Ropes, Part Two

By Kevin Heling | June 1, 2022
Making informed decisions and taking remedial actions when ropes need to be replaced by Kevin Heling and Joseph Thompson Value: 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) This article is approved for...
Continuing Education

Electronic Inspections Are Making Elevators Safer

By Kevin Heling | January 1, 2021
New testing methods have an array of benefits that can be phased in according to area/regional readiness. by Tim Ebeling and Kevin Heling Electronic testing methods available in North America,...
Safety

Inspection of Elevator Ropes, Part One

By Kevin Heling | December 1, 2020
Conditions to look for and procedures to check when checking rope replacement criteria and other suspension-connected issues Value: 1 contact hour (0.1 CEU) This article is approved for Continuing Education...
Continuing Education

Understanding Problems of Suspension Means

By Kevin Heling | July 1, 2019
In this Readers Platform, an industry veteran shares ideas for addressing an industrywide challenge. Over the last two decades, big money has been spent on elevator rope replacement, but half...
Suspension Means and Materials

April 2025 Issue

DAILY NEWS

SOUTHERN ELEVATOR AGAIN PARTNERS WITH ELLIS FOR THREE RACES

Southern Elevator Again Partners With Ellis for Three Races

March 31, 2025
FUJITEC APPROVED AS GOOD CORPORATION FOR HEALTHY MANAGEMENT

Fujitec Approved as Good Corporation for Healthy Management

March 31, 2025
The Schindler R.I.S.E system; image © Schindler

Schindler R.I.S.E Used on First-Ever U.K. Project

March 31, 2025
The modernized escalators; image courtesy of Forte

Forte Completes Yankee Stadium Escalator Replacement

March 31, 2025
Designs over the elevator doors and entrances show both Art Deco and Classical Revival touches; image courtesy of Pittsfield Apartments.

Historic Chicago Office Tower Eyed for Conversion

March 28, 2025